Lighten Up.Live More.

About Us

We started out as doctor/patient about 7 years ago. In addition to chiropractic care and acupuncture, Dr. LaBrie helped Holly with nutrition advice during her journey to weight loss and better health. We often found ourselves discussing the latest nutrition research during acupuncture needle insertion! After Holly’s brother and sister-in-law lost weight and regained vitality during participation in a group weight loss program in another region, we decided to work together to bring a group weight loss program to northwest Arkansas.

Hello, I’m Holly Holiman. I’ve been an RN for over 25 years and have seen firsthand the impact poor nutrition and obesity are having on so many people in our community. I’ve had my own struggles around food. I was a chubby child, and realized early on that chubby was not cool. The dieting started for me when I was 11 or 12. I struggled to keep my weight under control and I was reasonably successful until after I had kids. At that point, none of the diets I tried could get rid of the extra pounds. Turning 50 was a turning point for me; I decided there must be another way to lose weight, feel great, and love my life again.

I began to read and study, read and study. I ran across the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and decided to take their year long course of study. It was life changing for me. I learned to stop beating myself up and start listening to my body. I’m 30 pounds lighter and feel better than I did when I was 25! I became a Certified International Health Coach so that I can help other people get on a healthy journey to weight loss.

I hope you’ll decide to join us for Lighten Up! You will receive the support and the education you need to lose weight, feel great, and love YOUR life again! You can read more about working with me personally here.

I'm Dr. Janice LaBrie. I love helping people reach their health goals, especially people who are ready to make a change. Working on this project with Holly is exciting! It's an opportunity to educate and support people in a fresh and unique way. Healthy people are happier, more productive and more fun. My goal is to increase the number of healthy, happy people in our community.

Speaking of community, I love living in NW Arkansas. I hike and bike a lot, kayak, and I'm even learning how to fish. I began my work in the health care field as a massage therapist in 1989. I graduated in 2000 as a Doctor of Chiropractic, and by 2003 had completed a fellowship in Medical Acupuncture. I moved here in 2004, after visiting my folks, and seeing what a beautiful place this natural state truly is.​ Like Holly, I hope you’ll decide to join us for Lighten Up! I'm incredibly passionate about helping people find joy in healthy living. You can read more about my chiropractic and acupuncture work here.

"...the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you." - Joyce Meyer

Lighten Up Weight Loss can truly change your health and your life, and we'd love for you to join the family. Give yourself (and those you love) the gift of a happier, healthier you!